Why do we get this anxiety or insecurity despite having savings? Anxiety stems from the uncertain feeling about survival, whether we will have enough money for food, for a place to live, to provide for our family. This is especially more when you’ve experienced some form of financial difficulty when you were growing up. In this episode, I talk about some simple steps we can take to take control of our financial situation and ease that anxiety. Follow us on IG: @theleftsiders

Hey guys! Join us this week as I speak to Rippleroot, a dynamic duo who has brought a much needed wave of fresh air into the art scene with their bright, joyous yet meaningful creations. We talk about what their work means to them, what it means to live creatively and with intention, and how they got to where they are today. Website: www.rippleroot.com IG: @rippleroot

Stefen isn't just a commercial photographer, but an artist in every aspect of his life as well. Besides his creative projects on shedding light on the poverty line and the environment, he also parents in such a different way; such as trekking Mount Everest base camp with his little girl when she was only three and going on yearly solo trips with his children. We talk about his journey - finding his passion in photography thru mountain climbing, moving to New York and then Beijing and...

Red, Hong Yi, is an amazing installation artist whose works are globally recognised. With a client base that include Jackie Chan and JP Morgan, her work has been featured on TIME, and New York Times, among many others. In this casual conversation with Red, we discuss about her initial journey into art, how her work has evolved over the years and why she chooses to create art using everyday objects instead of a paintbrush. Website: http://redhongyi.com/portfolio/ IG: @redhongyi

In this purpose charged conversation, Lenne shares about her journey and the intention behind the photographs she creates and the parts of our culture that she hopes to change. She also shared about why she left for New York, and the differences in culture and creative industries between the two cosmopolitan cities. Website: www.lenne.photography IG: @lenneigh

In this two-part series with Dan from LITO, he shares about his journey and how he became a life coach, finding the framework for creating new side hustles and the answer to whether we should even monetize our side hustles. I also get a mini-coaching session from Dan on reinventing my mentality to get 'unstuck'. Website: www.litolabs.com IG: @litolabs

In this two-part series with Dan from LITO, he shares about his journey and how he became a life coach, finding the framework for creating new side hustles and the answer to whether we should even monetize our side hustles. I also get a mini-coaching session from Dan on reinventing my mentality to get 'unstuck'. Website: www.litolabs.com IG: @litolabs

In this conversation with Sanren, we explore how we can keep our passion and inspiration going, and why they made the jump from being a bridal studio to creating an entirely different portfolio of clients now. Among many things, we cover ND's webcam series during this lockdown period, and what they would like to explore after this pandemic is over. IG: @sanrenrayson @sanrenstudio @_nd_f__n

I first met Fer in 2018, and was instantly impressed by his honesty and humility. In this honest conversation, I find out more about his views of fame and how he takes a risk at every wedding to create unique photographs out of ordinary moments. We also dive into the personal aspects of his life and why he chooses to live his life the way he does. Website: www.ferjuaristi.com | IG: @ferjuaristi

WHY did the Colossal brand grew from a one-man show photographing nightlife to it's present team of thirty two and what is the vision that drove it to become one of the largest and most respectable company in the industry? In this gem-filled conversation with it's founder, Afiq Omar, I find out the challenges he face in maintaining creativity in the craft he love versus leading a business and how he found ways to overcome them while leading a large team. We cover how we can balance...

COVID-19 has hit the economy hard, real hard. Unfortunately, those of us in the gig economy haven't been spared as well. In this conversation with Melvin and Petrina, we brainstorm ideas that freelancers can implement in the short and long term to get thru this crisis, and emerge out of it stronger. | IG: @samuelgoh Website: www.samuelgoh.co |Audio produced by Lester and Charmaine www.lesterlee.info | Multifolds: http://multifolds.com.sg | A Merry Moment: https://www.amerrymoment.com

Why is it important to craft our business based on who we are, and how can we do it? In this insightful conversation with Hart, we deep dive into various topics such as structuring our pricing and building our social media and online presence to reach out to the clients that suit our business best. It doesn't matter if you are a creative or run a small business, the same principals can be applied to all. Show notes at www.samuelgoh.co/podcast and find me @samuelgoh. You'll be able to...

Has your work been copied, or have you ever copied someone else's work? Is it okay to copy? Alternatively, how do we deal with our own work being copied? In this laughter-filled episode, we share nuggets of wisdom from one of Singapore's top florist on how to deal with this difficult and touchy subject. - Say hi at www.samuelgoh.co, or find me on Instagram at @samuelgoh. - You'll be able to find these lovely ladies at www.floralmagic.com.sg

One of the best perks of traveling is meeting new people and expanding your world view. Well, Lester and Charmaine did that by hosting over 50 travelers through hosting couchsurfers. Just one of their many adventures after they decided to live life based on a different set of values. - Say hi at www.samuelgoh.co or find me on Instagram at @theleftsideco and @samuelgoh ! - Find Lester and Charmaine at www.lesterlee.info

Have you experienced a burnout from work or creativity? In this episode, I deep dive into this common topic of overwork and mental burnout with my friend, Kai from KAI Picture. In this philosophical yet practical conversation, we discuss about how burnout happens, our own experiences, and how we manage it so that we can continue creating and be productive in our work and life. If you like this episode, please follow us on Spotify and iTunes! Signs of burnout - (25:20), Managing burnout -...

Kenneth and Laureen are private dining chefs who founded The Mixtape Chef. Based in their home in Seng Kang, they curate a private dining experience to their audiences. In this episode, we talk about how they provide a curated experience and how they got into the private dining scene. We also dived into why they took a three and a half month trip around South America in the name of food and culture, how the long travel affected them positively and negatively, and how their outlooks of life...

Welcome to The Left Side, a podcast series that dives into lives and ideas of people who walk the path less traveled. My name is Samuel Goh, and in this pilot episode, I talk about why I feel the need to create this podcast to reach out to fellow creatives, or people who want to break free from the unspoken rules of this rigid society and live by their own rules. Stay tuned for the next episode, and do get in touch at www.samuelgoh.co or IG: @samuelgoh